Academic Support Advisor (Johannesburg Campus)

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**Overview** SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) is a leading independent provider of accredited qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management, and Social Work, all grounded in psychology. The institution has campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Online. This role is for a permanent Academic Support Advisor at the Johannesburg Campus. The position is central to providing comprehensive academic support and development services to empower students, ensuring they achieve academic success. It involves guiding students on study planning, coping strategies, and academic resources, while also linking their academic interests to personal and career aspirations. Additionally, the Academic Support Advisor is responsible for monitoring student progress, intervening with at-risk students, and contributing to their retention. **What you will do** * Provide a full range of academic support and development services. * Empower students to realize their academic success. * Help students succeed academically by offering guidance on study planning, study and coping strategies and interventions, and academic resources. * Connect students’ academic interests with their personal and career ambitions. * Monitor student progress. * Implement interventions for at-risk students. * Contribute to the retention of at-risk students. * Report directly to the Academic Support Manager. * Work closely with all student-facing teams. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of an Honours Degree qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Coaching, Business Management, Leadership; *or* at least 5-years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results. * Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems. * 2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education. * Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others. * Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions. * Excellent organisational and documentation skills. * Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is empathic yet policy-driven, self-motivated, and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks. They display high integrity in all situations and are diplomatic, professional, and person-centered in their interactions. The candidate should manage stress well and be able to work under pressure. They must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/academic-support-advisor-johannesburg-campus-the-south-african-college-of-applied-psychology-sacap-1 Source: myjobmag

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